FASHION & BEAUTY
KADEEM ALPHANSO FYFFE
Muxe New York Founder
Jamaican-American Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe was just 19 when he signed with the elite modeling agency Wilhelmina. He’s since appeared in TV, film, and theatrical productions but is best known as the founder and creative director of Muxe New York, a gender-free label that started with streetwear but is expanding into ready-to-wear next year.
The brand’s “Equality” T-shirt was everywhere in 2020, which Fyffe attributes to the fact that “now more than ever, people understand the need for equality. The shirt is political, fashion-forward, and a perfect conversation starter, because it champions a universal message. So often inclusive clothing can be co-opted by large Pride campaigns or well-intentioned brands. This year, and especially on the heels of the intense corporatization of WorldPride, I think that people are looking to send a clear message of equality and acceptance that feels a little more authentic.”
Fyffe defines himself as “an artist first, fashion designer second, and a fierce advocate for my community, always.” He says his work “fuses social commentary, fashion, and gender fluidity to help push our culture towards a world that is free of so many of the shackles that we all are subject to on a daily basis. Part of my mission is to ensure that young people growing up today feel freer to be themselves and express who they are.”
Fyffe serves as a committee member for Live Out Loud, a New York-based LGBTQ+ youth organization, and donates a portion of Muxe sales to
